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SCR 142

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT'S USE AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS FUNDS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii legislature requests state auditor examine UH Manoa athletics department's financial management and fund usage to improve public accountability of university sports spending.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 780).
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Bill Summary · SCR 142

Legislative bill overview

SCR 142 requests Hawaii's Office of the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH Manoa) Athletics Department's financial management and fund usage. The resolution passed the House but faced Senate disagreement on amendments, indicating legislative division over audit scope or implementation details.

Why is this important

UH Manoa athletics operates with significant public funding as part of a state university system, making transparent financial oversight a matter of public accountability. An audit could reveal inefficiencies, misallocations, or compliance issues in how taxpayer dollars and athletic revenues are managed, potentially informing broader discussions about university athletics funding priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Audit scope and cost: Disagreement over how comprehensive the audit should be and its fiscal burden on the state auditor's office, which already manages multiple oversight responsibilities
  • Perceived institutional autonomy: University leadership may view external audits as governmental overreach into institutional management decisions, particularly regarding athletic program decisions
  • Political motivation: The audit request could be perceived as politically motivated scrutiny rather than genuine fiscal concern, especially given the Senate's disagreement with House amendments suggests partisan or procedural disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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